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Zambia
APUA was launched
on 17th January 2004 and was officially opened by the Director
General of the Central Board of Health, Dr. Ben Chirwa, with a
key note address given by the WHO country representative, Dr.
Stella Anyangwe. An electronic database for members has been created.
SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS
- At the National Promotion of Rational
Use of Drugs workshop by the Ministry of Health-Zambia in Siavonga,
the APUA-Zambia presented the results of a study of antibiotic
prescribing in Zambian hospitals and field visits to learn about
drug use practices.
- Presentations about antibiotic resistance
in TB, malaria, cholera, dysentery and meningitis were given
during the following meetings:
 a.
Pharmacy awareness week,
b.
Private practitioners and
c.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) working group in collaboration
with the Ministry of Health-Zambia call for
Action conference meetings with different fora APUA
Monthly meetings with participation from
various health professions and the general public, policy makers
and professionals are held in collaboration with various partners
and research groups. The topics discussed during the year include:
TB, malaria, cholera, dysentery, meningitis and the Integrated
Management of Childhood Diseases strategy, as they relate to antibiotic
resistance.
CHALLENGES
AMR containment is a new agenda and many
people do not appreciate its importance, despite the potential
for a catastrophe. Therefore, it may take a long time to build
awareness among the general population.
APUA INTERNATIONAL
A mini-grant of $2,000 has been awarded
by APUA International to conduct a study "An Analysis of Antibiotic
Use Indicators in National Care Health Facilities and Pharmacies
Operating in the city of Lusaka, Zambia”. The project is ongoing
and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2005.
An AMR trainer is expected to visit the Zambia Chapter in early
September to conduct training in ‘Basic Research Methodology.’
Dr. Anibal Sosa visited Zambia in February
2005 to implement a country level AMR advocacy and containment
program in Zambia where he met with a number of key stakeholders.
 APUA
- Zambia leadership
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